cheshire_red Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 should we start one. It was obvious from the Ex-pats / Bristol thread that we have members of this Forum spread around the country. One mentioned there were no other City supporters that he knew of in Essex and another member suggested that were at least 3 season ticket holders within 5 miles of him. I know of 4 in my town and 2 seem to get to regular games. Within a half hours drive are Cynic, leadman and southport-red. I have attended three matches where I knew absolutely no-one else in the away support whatsoever. Only the fact 3 different people ordered drinks at the bar after the Wrexham game with unmistakeable accents did I find that one lived in Manchester and another in Preston and they were both waiting for the same train! If anyone else from oop north or the midlands would like to meet up for a drink before games or share petrol costs to away/home games please indicate below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc seattle Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 hmmm well unfortunatly Seattle as much of north america is south of you. Though much to many peoples surprise we are north of Toronto and Montreal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidergeorge Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 With regards to the Wrexham game, I came from Liverpool and it would be nice to be able to travel to matches with other ex-pats in the North West..... :Party12: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy g Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 There are up to nine of us who travel down from Shropshire for matches (although its not usually as many as that) So maybe we should forget car-sharing and get a coach ! (and there are probably more we havent found yet) (there were 20 of us at the LDV final, did you see our 'Shropshire Cidereds' flag at the Millenium stadium ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyF Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Well anybody that wants to travel down from Lancaster with me is more than welcome. 4 1/2 hours on the train on my own isn't much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Clevedon and Romford Vessel Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatWill Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 There is quite a big directory of online City fans on Rob F's Bristol City Net Centre web site. Mostly exiles... Go to Bristol City Net > The Guide > Fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidergeorge Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Alright thrn is anyone going to Blackpool and how are you gettin there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanDudess Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Alright thrn is anyone going to Blackpool and how are you gettin there? Yes Cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Huddersfield Red Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I wasn't aware of anyone else around here until a guy walked into my office last month in a City shirt. Whatever he came in for was forgotten as we chatted for half an hour about how things are down the Gate etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 my father has been traveling from Guildford for 50 years and still manages almost all home games while I'm currently living in Oxford---I'm aware that there is someone in Didcot but have no clue who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Parrot Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Well anybody that wants to travel down from Lancaster with me is more than welcome. 4 1/2 hours on the train on my own isn't much fun I was in Lancaster for four years at University and on a SU sabbatical - top place - and gave me a chance to see lots of grubby Northern grounds that otherwise I probably wouldn't have done. Why else would anyone want to go to Gigg Lane, Deepdale or Brunton Park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyF Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 What course were you doing at Lancaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myoudale Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 talking about member just looked at how many members we have on here only 600 odd on the gas forum they have over 2000 whats going on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest duncan james Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I'm form sunny warwick in the midlands also no of 4 other supporters here but 2 dont travel as much any others from this area??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 What course were you doing at Lancaster? History. Graduated in 1988 (which makes me very old, I know) Fylde JCR President in 1986-7, AU President 1988-9, Ist XI centre forward 85-89, 1st XI wicketkeeper 85-89 and general layabout drunk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyF Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Fylde? :how funny: :how funny: :how funny: :how funny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Fylde? :how funny: :how funny: :how funny: :how funny: Finest college on campus, I'll have you know......... although I understand from the (usually very tedious) Alumni News that it's due to be, ahem, knocked down as part of the redevelopment Spill the beans then, what college (not useless old Furness I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonkyone Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Hey Redoxo - most impressed with your Dad. I live in Guildford and have only met one other City shirt wearing fan - however we are rather lax and only do the London/Southcoast games due to Girlfriend pressure. Ashton Gate is just a Birthday treat for me. I'm sure the gas must be exageratting their forum member numbers. 600 vrs 2K ??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyF Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 No, even worse, Lonsdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 No, even worse, Lonsdale Lonsdale - always had a good mens darts team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyF Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 I dont think we do anymore, we always seem to lose at everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy g Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Well if anyones up for getting together and taking a 'dirty northerners' group down to a match then i'm sure we'd join in... Around 6 or 7 of us Shropshire lot are going to the Rushden game for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted November 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Alright thrn is anyone going to Blackpool and how are you gettin there? I'm going up Friday evening and staying at a friends for the weekend, however, delighted to meet others for a beer before the game. I believe that the Bloomfield is ok for away fans who behave. Food General Advice Blackpool is the fish and chip capital of the country. If you're looking for Raymond Blanc cuisne forget it. If you can't find a chippy in Blackpool, then you've either no sense of smell or direction because there's hundreds of them. Most can be found all along the Sea front by crossing Lytham Road and going down any of the side streets Inside the ground you can buy an award winning Holland's Pie but if you fancy an alternative, we've listed some below. Harry Ramsden's About 5 minutes from the ground just under the Tower by the North pier KFC Lytham Road, Whitegate Drive,Talbot Road & Bank Hey Street McDonalds Bank Hey Street, The Promenade, Cheery Tree Road North (Drive through) Domino's Pizza Devonshire Road Drink Number One Club Situated on Bloomfield Road next to the football ground. Cheap drinks, but sometimes don't allow away fans The Bloomfield Situated on Bloomfield Road. Short walk up from the football ground. Large pub with plenty of space. Other Pubs As you come in to Blackpool on Yeadon Way there's 'The Yeadon' which is a good family pub, there's the Saddle on Whitegate Drive and The Old Bridge can be found 5 minutes from the ground on Lytham Road which runs parallel with Seaside Way. In all honesty within 5 minutes of the ground on the sea front, there are no end of drinking establishments including Yates Wine Lodge, Brannigans, Copper Face jacks and O'Neills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidergeorge Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Andy G were you @ the Wrexham game? I am going to Blackpool but am travelling on the day. It's only an hours coach or train from Liverpool. Anybody else on Merseyside going? C'mon City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidergeorge Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Yes Cats Citygal Are you travelling to Bristle and then to Blackpool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy g Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Yes I was at the Wrexham game with some of the other Shropshire boys (and in the pub next to the ground before that, trying to see the rugby on the tiny telly in the corner of the room !) Not sure if I'll be at Blackpool though - I've got a ticket but for reasons which are too long and boring to go into, I'm spending a night in a haunted house on Friday night and don't know how tired I'll be by Saturday. :Sleep12: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidergeorge Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Fairplay. It might be more exciting (I know I shouldn't say that). The reason I was asking is that my brother and I got chatting to a few ex-pats from the Shrewsbury / Telford area? Had a good chat about the way everything was going then. You're right about the tv in the pub though. What was worse was we walked through to the back just as Earnshaw scored from the spot against Cov on a big screen...... Some people just have no taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolmanDudess Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Citygal Are you travelling to Bristle and then to Blackpool!! No. I do apologise, ignore me post from above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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